Roborock S6 MaxV Robot Vacuum

Cleaner User Manual

Before using the product, read this manual thoroughly and save it for future reference.
Safety Information 1

FCC IC Statement 6

Battery and Charging 8

Product Overview 9

Installation 15

Instructions for Use 21

Routine maintenance 25

Basic Parameters 32

Troubleshooting 33

FAQs 35
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Product Overview
Robot

Spot Clean
Press to start spot cleaning

Clean/Power
Press to start cleaning

Power indicator
White: Battery level 20%.
Red: Battery level < 20%
Flashing slowly: Charging or starting up
Flashing red: Error

Dock
Press to return to Dock
Note:
Press any button to stop the robot during cleaning,
returning to the Dock, or spot cleaning

Reset WiFi
Press and hold both Spot Clean and Dock for 3
seconds

Cover Grip

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Product Overview
Dustbin Robot

WiFi indicator

Dustbin lid
Flashing slowly: Waiting for
Dustbin latch connection
Flashing quickly:
Connecting
Steady: WiFi connected

System Reset

Filter
Air Vent

Water Tank Latch

Speaker

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Product Overview
Accessories

Charging Dock Moisture-proof Mat Power Cable

Mop Cloth Bracket Mop Cloth

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Product Overview
Robot and Sensors

Dock Locator

ReactiveAI Cameras Wall Sensor

Infrared Fill Light

Bumper Omni-
Directional
Wheel
Charging
LiDAR Sensor Contact
Side Brush
Main Wheel
Vertical
Bumper
Main Brush

Main Brush
Cover Latch

Water Tank

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Product Overview
Mopping Module

Water Tank Stopper

Water Filter

Water Tank

Water Tank Latch

Mop Cloth Slot

Mop Cloth Bracket

Mop Cloth Bracket Latch

Mop Cloth

Attachment Zone

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Product Overview
Charging Dock

Charging Dock Power Indicator

Dock Location Beacon

Charging Contacts

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Installation
Important Information
1. Tidy cables and loose items from the ground and move any unstable, 2. If using this robot in a raised area, always use a secure physical barrier
fragile, precious, or dangerous items to prevent personal injury or to prevent accidental falls that may result in personal injury or property
property damage due to items becoming tangled in, struck by, or damage.
knocked over by the robot.

Note:

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Installation
Using the Robot 2. Secure the charging dock with the adhesive tape.

1. Place the charging dock

the dock onto the double-sided tape to secure it in place.
the power cable to the Charging Dock and place any exposed cable Note:
into the cable slot. To ensure a better user experience of the mobile Use of the double-sided tape to secure the charging dock is optional.
When necessary, remove the double-sided adhesive tape slowly to reduce residue glue.
app, place the Charging Dock in an area with good WiFi coverage.
Note:
Allow at least 0.5m (1.6ft) of clearance on each side, and more than 1.5m (4.9ft) in front of the
Charging Dock.
If the power cable hangs vertical to the ground, it may be caught by the robot, causing the Charging
Dock to be disconnected.
Double-sided tape

charging.
Do not place the Charging Dock in places that are directly exposed to sunlight, and do not block the
Location Beacon. Otherwise the robot may not be able to automatically return to the Charging Dock.
Use double-sided tape to stick the Charging Dock down.

> 0.5m

> 0.5m
> 1.5m

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Installation
3. Attach the Moisture-Proof Mat
of the double-sided tape attached to the bottom of the Moisture-Proof
Mat, and stick the mat to the ground as shown.
Note:
Peel the double-sided tape slowly to minimize residual adhesive.
The Moisture-Proof mat attaches better to smooth surfaces.
4. Powering On and Charging
Press and hold the button to power on the robot. Wait until the
power light is steady, and then place the robot on the Charging Dock to
charge. The robot is equipped with a built-in high performance lithium-
ion rechargeable battery pack. To maintain battery performance, keep
the robot charged during normal use.
Note:
The robot may not be turned on when the battery is low. In this case, connect the robot to the
Charging Dock.

The color of the power

indicator indicates the
battery level.
White: 20%;
Red: < 20%

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Installation
Connect to the app
5. Download the mobile phone app for more smart features. Reset WiFi
(Optional) a.
The robot supports the Roborock or Mi Home app. Choose the one b. Press and hold the and buttons until you hear the
that best meets your needs. "Resetting WiFi" voice alert. Reset is complete when the WiFi

Download the app

Note:
a. Search for "Roborock" in the App Store or Google Play or scan If the mobile phone fails to connect to the robot, reset the robot WiFi and add it again when it is
waiting for a connection.
the QR code to download and install the app.

WiFi indicator

Flashing slowly: Waiting for

connection
Flashing quickly:
Connecting
Steady: WiFi connected

b. Search for "Mi Home" in the App Store or Google Play or scan the
QR code to download and install the app.
Add device
On the homepage of the app, tap "+" in the top right corner and add
the device according to the in-app guide. After a device has been
added, it can be found from the list on the home screen.
Note:
The actual process may vary due to ongoing app updates. Follow instructions provided in-app.
Only 2.4GHz WiFi is supported.

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Installation
Using the Robot Reinstall the water tank
Slide the water tank into the robot until you hear it lock with a click.
6.
Note:

Remove the water tank

Press the water tank latch and slide the tank backwards.

Install the mop cloth

Dampen the mop cloth and wring it until it stops dripping. Insert it into

Note:

Fill the water tank

Note:

Do not use hot water as this may cause the tank to deform.

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Installation
Using the Robot
Install the Mop Cloth Bracket 9. Remove the Mop Cloth Bracket
Slide the bracket along the back of the water tank. A click indicates that When the robot returns to the Charging Dock after cleaning, press the
it is locked in place. latches on both sides, and slide the Mop Cloth Bracket backwards to
remove it.
Note:
The mop cloth should be cleaned after 60 minutes of mopping to ensure Note:
After mopping, remove the Mop Cloth Bracket, pour out residual water from the water tank, and
clean the mop cloth to avoid mold and odor.
Remove the Mop Cloth Bracket when not mopping.

7.

10. Remove the Mop Cloth Bracket from the water tank
Press the two side latches inwards and slide the Mop Cloth Bracket
backwards as shown to remove it from the water tank.

Low Medium High

WaterLevel Water Level Water Level

8. Start cleaning.
Charging is complete when the power indicator light changes from
breathing to a steady white light. Press the button or use the app
to start cleaning.
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Instructions for use
Note:
Cleaning cannot start if the battery level is too low. Allow the robot to charge before restarting cleanup.

Press and hold the button to power on the robot. The power indicator may be dragged by the robot, resulting in the disconnection of electrical appliances or damage of cables
and property.
will turn on and the robot will enter standby mode. When the robot is If cleaning is completed in less than 10 minutes, the area will be cleaned twice.
If the battery runs low during the cleaning cycle, the robot automatically returns to the Charging Dock.

cleaning cycle.
Note:

Pause
When the robot is running, press any button to pause it.
Start Cleaning Then press the button to continue cleaning or the button to
return it to the Charging Dock and stop the cleaning cycle.
Press the button to start cleaning. The robot will plan its cleaning
Note:
Placing a paused robot on the Charging Dock manually will end the current cleanup.

Zone 1 has
been cleaned.
Zone 2 has
been cleaned. Sleep
If the robot is paused for over 10 minutes, it will go to sleep, and the

robot up.
Note:
The robot will not go to sleep when it is on the Charging Dock.
The robot will automatically shut down if left in sleep mode for more than 12 hours.

Zone 4 is Zone 3 is
pending. being cleaned.
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Instructions for use
Charging Spot Cleaning
Auto: After cleaning, the robot will automatically return to the Charging When the robot is in standby or pause mode, press the button to start
Dock to recharge. spot cleaning. In this mode, the robot cleans an 1.5m x 1.5m square area
Manual: In Pause mode, press the button to send the robot back to centered on the robot. After spot cleaning, the robot will automatically
the Charging Dock. return to the starting point and stop cleaning.
The power indicator will breathe as the robot charges.
Note:
Note: Starting spot cleaning in Pause mode will stop the current cleaning cycle.

robot on the Charging Dock manually to recharge. 1.5m

Error

red and a voice alert will sound. See Troubleshooting for solutions.
Note:
The robot will go to sleep automatically if left in an Error state for over 10 minutes.
Placing the robot on the Charging Dock in an error state will stop the current cleanup.

1.5m
Reset WiFi
If the mobile phone fails to connect to the robot because the router

hold the and buttons until you hear the "Resetting WiFi" voice

showing that the robot is waiting for a connection.

Note:
If the robot waits more than 1 hour for a connection, WiFi will be automatically disabled. If you need to
reconnect, reset the WiFi before proceeding.

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Instructions for use
Selective Room Cleaning Scheduled Cleaning
Select one or multiple rooms for cleaning in the app. Use the app to set start times for scheduled cleanings. The robot will
Note:
return to the Charging Dock after each cleaning cycle.
A full map must have been created, and Map Saving mode switched on before this function can be used.
The robot may enter unselected areas during cleaning. Clear obstacles from the ground around the
selected rooms as the robot may enter unselected areas.
Zone Cleaning

Note:

C The robot may enter unselected areas during cleaning. Clear obstacles from the ground around the
selected zones as the robot may enter unselected areas.

D
Pin n Go
Place a target on the map in the app and the robot will navigate to the
desired spot.

A
B Cleaning Mode
Select Quiet, Balanced, Turbo, or MAX mode in the app. Balanced mode is
selected by default.

DND Mode
During the DND period, the robot stops cleaning and playing voice
prompts, and the power indicator dims. DND mode is enabled in factory
settings. The default DND period is from 22:00 to 08:00. You can use the
app to disable the DND mode or modify the DND period.

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Instructions for use
No-go Zones/Virtual Barriers/
No-Mop Zone the mop cloth
Use the app to set no-go zones/virtual barriers/No-Mop Zone. The robot To add water or clean the mop cloth, press any button to stop the robot
and remove the mopping module. After adding water or cleaning the mop
cleaning. No-mop zones only activate when the Mop Cloth Bracket is cloth, reinstall the mopping module and press the button to continue.
installed.

More app functions

Note:
"Map saving mode" must be turned on in the app to use virtual no-go zones and barriers.
This function can be used only to set cleaning zones. Do not use it to prevent the robot from entering
hazardous areas.
Real-time map Robot
Moving the robot or changing the home environment may cause the map to become inaccurate and Carpet Boost
erase virtual barrier and no-go zone settings.
updates location
Change cleaning Part replacement
Map management
mode schedule
View cleaning
View robot status DND mode
history

Change robot voice Volume adjustment Firmware update

Virtual Barriers
Note:
Functions and details of the Mi Home app may vary slightly due to the continuous app development and
upgrades.

No-go Zones No-Mop Zone

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Routine maintenance
Main brush Clean weekly
Using the main brush cleaning tool
1. Turn over the robot, press the latch, and remove the main brush cover. Use the tool blade to cut away entangled hair on the brush and to clean
2. Pull out the main brush. Remove and clean the main brush bearing. the bristles.
3. Rotate the main brush cap in the indicated unlock direction to remove the
Note:
cap.
If there is a large amount of hair, or if hair is tightly entangled, remove it carefully to avoid damage.
4. Use the main brush cleaning tool to remove any entangled hair on the brush
or bearing.
5. Rotate the main brush cover and main brush bearing in the indicated lock
direction to reinstall them.
6. Reinstall the main brush, press on the main brush cover, and lock it.
Note:
Replace the main brush every 6 to 12 months for optimal cleaning performance.

Lock

Unlock

Main Brush
Cover
Alignment Latch
Main Brush

Main Brush
Bearing Main Brush
Cap

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Routine maintenance
Clean weekly

1. Open the top cover, squeeze the Dustbin latches and take out the 2. Open the Dustbin lid as indicated by the arrow and pour out the dirt.
Dustbin.

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Routine maintenance
Clean every two weeks

1. Open the Dustbin lid as indicated by the arrow and pour out the 3.
contents.
Note:

2. Fill the Dustbin with clean water and close the cover. Gently shake the
Dustbin, then pour out the dirty water.
Note:
To prevent blockage, only use fresh water without cleaning liquid. 4.
possible.

5.

Note:

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Routine maintenance
Battery Water tank Clean as required

The robot is equipped with a built-in high-performance lithium-ion battery 1. Open the water tank.
pack. To maintain battery performance, keep the robot charged during
normal use. 3. Fill the tank with water, shake it, then pour out the water.
Note:

to avoid battery damage caused by overdischarge.

Mop cloth Clean after use

Charging Dock Clean monthly 1. Remove the mop cloth from the Mop Cloth Bracket.

Use a soft dry cloth to clean the Charging Contacts of the Charging Dock.

Side brush Clean monthly

1. Turn over the robot and unscrew the Side Brush screw.
2. Remove and clean the Side Brush.
3. Reinstall the brush and tighten the screw.
Note:
Replace the side brush every 3 to 6 months for optimal cleaning performance.

2. Clean the mop cloth and air-dry it.

Note:

Replace the mop cloth every 3 to 6 months for optimal cleaning performance.

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Routine maintenance
Omni-Directional Wheel Clean as required
Reset the System
1. Turn over the robot. If the robot does not respond when a button is pressed or cannot be
2. Use a tool, such as small screwdriver to pry out the axle and take out
the wheel. reset automatically.
3. Rinse the axle and the wheel with water to remove any hair and dirt.
Note:
4. Air-dry, reinstall, and press the wheel and axle back in place. After resetting the system, scheduled cleanup, WiFi, and others will be restored to factory settings.

Note:
The Omni-Directional Wheel bracket cannot be removed.

Restore Factory Settings

If the robot does not function properly after a system reset, switch it on,
then press and hold both the and Reset buttons until you hear the
Wheel "Start restoring initial version" voice alert. The robot will then be restored
to factory settings.
Axle

Firmware Upgrade
Bracket
robot to the Charging Dock and ensure that the battery level is above 20%

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Routine maintenance
Robot sensors Clean monthly

Use a soft dry cloth to wipe and clean all sensors, including:
1. ReactiveAI Cameras

3. Wall sensor on the right side of the robot

4. Charging contacts at the bottom of the robot

ReactiveAI Cameras

Wall Sensor

Charging Contacts

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Routine maintenance
Holiday Energy Saving Function
When the robot is docked, press and hold "Recharge" for 10 seconds or until you hear an alert sound. This will activate Holiday mode.
In this mode the robot will switch to Low Power mode to minimize power consumption. This includes a dimming of the LED indicator, and the stopping of
all non-charging related functions including cleaning, remote control over WiFi, and more.
To deactivate Holiday mode, press and hold "Recharge" for 10 seconds until the LED indicator brightens.

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Basic parameters
Robot Charging Dock
Name Parameters Name Parameters

Appearance and Dimensions 353×350×96.5mm Appearance and Dimensions 151×130×98mm

Battery 14.4V/5200mAh lithium battery Rated Power 28W

Weight Approx. 3.7kg Rated Input 100-240VAC

Wireless Connection WiFi Smart Connect Rated Output 20VDC 1.2A

Rated Voltage 14.4VDC Rated Frequency 50-60Hz

Rated Power 66W

Charging Time <6h

Note:
The serial number is on a sticker on the underside of the robot.

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Troubleshooting

Error Solution

Error 1: Rotate the laser head to check that it turns The LDS unit is jammed. Remove any items blocking it then move the robot to a
freely. new location and restart.

The bumper is stuck. Tap the bumper repeatedly to dislodge any jammed items. If
Error 2: Clean and lightly tap the bumper.
nothing falls out, move the robot to a new location and restart.

Error 3: Move the robot to a new location and restart. A wheel is suspended. Move the robot to a new location and restart.

The robot is suspended. Move it to a new location and restart. If the problem

from raised edges, and restart.

Try wiping all sensors clean.

Error 5: Remove the main brush and clean the brush

The main brush may be tangled up. Remove and clean it.
and bearing.

Error 6: Remove and clean the side brush. The side brush may be tangled up. Remove and clean it.

Error 7: Look for anything stuck in the main wheels

The main wheels may be jammed. Remove and clean them.
then move the robot to a new location and restart.

Error 8: Clear away any obstacles around the robot. The robot may be stuck. Clear any obstacles around it.

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Error Solution

The robot is too close to a magnetic tape and cannot start. Move it to a new location
robot away from the magnetic tape and restart. and restart.

Error 12: The battery is too low. Recharge before use. Low battery. Recharge before use.

Error 13: Charging error. Clean the charging contact area. Use a dry cloth to clean the charging contacts on the robot and on the charging dock.

Error 14: Battery error. The battery temperature is either too high or too low. Wait until it returns to normal.

Error 15: Clean wall sensor. The wall sensor is blocked by dust. Wipe clean the sensor.

Error 17: Side brush module error. Reset the system. The side brush module is experiencing a fault. Reset the system.

Error 18: Vacuum fan error. Reset the system. The vacuum fan is experiencing a fault. Reset the system.

Error 21: Vertical bumper pressed. Release it and retry. The vertical bumper has been pressed. Relocate the robot and retry.

Error 22: Dock locator dirty. Clean and retry. The dock locator signal is blocked by dust. Clean it and retry.

Error 23: Dock location beacon lost. Clean and retry. The dock location beacn is blocked by dirt. Clean it and retry.

Error 24: No-go zone or barrier tape detected. Move the

Move the robot away from the virtual no-go zone or barrier tape and retry.
robot away and retry.

Internal Error. Malfunction due to an internal error. Reset the system.

Note: A system reset may not resolve all problems.

If the problem persists after using the recommendations in the table above, please email our after-sales service team:
US/Non-Europe Support: support@roborock.com Europe Support: support@roborock-eu.com

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FAQs
Problem Solution

The battery level is low. Put the robot on the Charging Dock and charge it before use.
Unable to power on
The battery temperature is too low or too high. Only use the robot within the range of 4-40°C (39-104°F).

If the Charging Dock is not receiving power, check that both ends of the power cable are properly
connected.
Unable to charge
If contact is poor, clean the contact areas of the Charging Dock and the robot.

The robot is charged in an environment at a high or low temperature. To maintain the battery life cycle, the
Slow charging speed robot automatically reduces the charging speed.
The charging contacts may be dirty. Clean them with a dry cloth.

There are too many obstacles near the Charging Dock. Move it to an open area.
Unable to return to dock
The robot is too far from the Charging Dock. Place it closer and retry.

Abnormal behavior Restart the robot.

Noise during cleaning

If the Omni-Directional Wheel is jammed, use a screwdriver to remove it for cleaning.

The Dustbin is full and needs emptying.

Poor cleaning performance and/or
The Filter is blocked and needs cleaning.
leaking dust
The main brush is dirty. Clean it and retry.

WiFi is disabled. Reset the WiFi and try again.

WiFi signal is poor. Move the robot to an area with good WiFi reception.
Abnormal WiFi connection. Reset the WiFi, download the latest mobile app and retry.
Unable to connect to WiFi

Unable to connect to WiFi. There may be an error with your router settings. Contact Roborock customer
service for help with troubleshooting.

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Problem Solution

The battery level is too low. Scheduled cleaning can only begin when the battery level is
Scheduled cleaning is not working
above 20%.

Is power always being drawn when the robot is on The robot will draw power while it is docked to maintain battery performance, but power
the Charging Dock? consumption is extremely low.

Does the robot need to be charged for at least 16

No. The robot can be used any time after it has been fully charged once.

No or little water during mopping or check the manual for full instructions on how to correctly install the mop cloth and Mop
Cloth Bracket.

Make sure that the robot is not in DND mode. DND mode will prevent cleanup. When
Cleaning does not resume after recharging cleaning a space requiring a top-up charge, if the robot was placed manually on the Charging
Dock before it is recharged automatically, it will not be able to continue cleanup.

The robot cannot return to the Charging Dock after

the Charging Dock is too far away, it may not be able to return for recharging and must be
spot cleaning or when it has been moved manually.
placed on the Charging Dock manually.

The robot has begun to miss certain spots

The water tank is too full

The ReactiveAI Cameras lens may be dirty or obscured. Use a soft cloth to wipe it and keep
Unable to recognize and avoid objects the lens clean and free from obstructions. Current AI algorithms cannot recognize dirt but it
will keep learning daily.

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